Arnautovic to Rapid Vienna? The transfer is about to finish!

Arnautovic to Rapid Vienna? The transfer is about to finish!

Wien, Österreich - In the past few weeks, the rumor mill around Marko Arnautovic and Rapid Vienna has bubbled. The signs of changing the record national player in Austria are unmistakable, but it remains to be seen whether there is actually an agreement. According to Transfermarkt so far arnautovic has not yet played a single game in the Austrian Bundesliga completes what makes his return home all the more exciting.

The 35-year-old's advisor and brother, Daniel Arnautovic, confirmed the interest of Rapid Vienna. However, he immediately makes it clear that there is currently no contact via an agreement and numerous reports in the Austrian media landscape are not correct. Arnautovic is stylistic for Rapid an enrichment. After all, he brings the experience of 520 professional games and 217 goal participations in five different countries.

Financial aspects and possible obstacles

And what is it financially like? Rapid has made an offer of three million euros per season. But that is obviously not enough to convince Arnautovic, the colleagues from Laola1 . A complex financing plan was created, the offer is said to have been improved by increased success premiums.

rapid is under pressure, after all, the club only finished fifth the past season and is now fighting for European business in the Conference League playoffs. The departures of top goal shooters Dion Beljo and Guido Burgstaller make it particularly important to reinforce the offensive. Arnautovic could close the offensive gap here.

A look at the career

The Viennese native is not only a record international with 125 international matches, but also a footballer with an impressive career. From the beginning in the youth of Rapid to stations at Werder Bremen, West Ham, Stoke, Bologna and Inter Milan, he already has a rich portfolio. His highest market value of 35 million euros between December 2018 and September 2019 speaks for itself, while the current value is three million euros.

coach Peter Stöger commented in a video interview and saw the likelihood that Arnautovic changes to rapid than rather low. Nevertheless, he praises Rapid to sign an experienced Austrian team player; That speaks for the ambitions of the club.

FAZIT: While Rapid continues to try to get a foot in the door, Arnautovic could not only strengthen the offensive, but also make the fan heart beat faster. So it remains to be seen how the situation develops. In the meantime, the Rapid fans only hope that their club will show a good hand and that the negotiations will soon be pushing. Another look at the situation around Arnautovic could be revealing until the opening of the season.